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Puppy Ban: Under 6 Months Barred at Washington-Canada Border
Do not get stuck with your little fuzzy loved one on the other side of the border!. Veterinarian Warns About New Puppy Border Regulations. Starting August 1st, 2024, new regulations from the CDC will significantly impact travelers crossing the U.S. border with dogs, according to a recent warning by a Spokane veterinarian. They posted the warning on Reddit after learning of the changes coming this August to the border which could greatly impact animal owners trying to cross to and from Canada. The changes are aimed at tightening security and closing loopholes at the border, especially when talking about the entry of puppies or the verification of rabies vaccinations.
Woman accused of murdering father pleads guilty before attorney changes plea
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The woman arrested for planning the murder of her father initially pleaded guilty at her arraignment Tuesday, but her attorney said she misspoke, and the judge accepted the changed plea.
Spokane, WA: Reckless Truck Driver Towing Jet Boat Guns It Out of Gas Station on W 2nd Ave, Nearly Hits Multiple Cars
This boat-towing truck driver failed to yield even the slightest to traffic already on W 2nd Ave. Presumed Washingtonian and Redditor /u/YOLO_Tamasi posted up head shaking dashcam footage from Spokane, WA from earlier last weekend (June 29, 2024) to the /r/IdiotsInCars subreddit showing a truck driver towing a boat recklessly pull out of this gas station with no regard for traffic already there.
SCOTUS decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson could impact to how Spokane addresses homeless crisis
SPOKANE, Wash. – Big changes could be coming to cities across the country–including Spokane–after a major decision from the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS), giving local jurisdictions the ability to enforce camping bans even if they don’t have enough available shelter beds. Friday’s decision in Grants Pass...
Spokane Valley official proposes 'on-the-spot adjudication' for homeless
(The Center Square) – As cities around the country shift toward enforcing camping bans to essentially outlaw homelessness, a proposal from Spokane Valley could provide a new, one-of-a-kind approach. The proposal followed the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which reversed the precedent that restricted cities from enforcing anti-camping ordinances. While Spokane Valley's camping ban still needs an update to reflect the change, one council member is calling for a new approach to take matters a step further. ...
Today's Headlines: July 3, 2024
Studies look at how Snake River dam changes might affect river transportation. Two studies are underway to determine the Northwest’s transportation needs if four Lower Snake River dams are modified to improve salmon migration. The Washington legislature asked the state Department of Transportation to study how dam breaching would...
Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs
King County residents can expect warm summer temperatures and sunny skies starting on Independence Day and lasting through the weekend. The upcoming forecast, according to the National Weather Service:. • Wednesday, July 3: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 75 degrees. Light and variable wind around...
Two local projects funded for local food system infrastructure projects
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded $1.5 million in Local Food System Infrastructure Grants to support local food system infrastructure, supply chains, and market access for farms, food processors, food distributors, and meat processors. WSDA funded a total of 40 projects that strengthen linkages along the regional...
OSHA finalizing new federal standards for workplace heat safety
AUSTIN, Texas — Just one year after the state banned local rules mandating water breaks for construction workers, Washington is moving toward establishing federal guidelines to protect workers from the heat. It's an action that could save dozens of lives on the job site this summer. Weather continues to...
Spokane Police Department responds to US Supreme Court homelessness ruling
SPOKANE, Wash. – The US Supreme Court ruled that cities are allowed to ban homeless people from sleeping outside of homes on Friday, giving Spokane law enforcement more leeway to bring charges against houseless people. The Spokane Police Department (SPD) says that the ruling opens the way for police...
WA ballot initiative would cut $848.6M of environmental programs
It takes about five minutes to cross the channel between Anacortes and Guemes Island. But the trip seems a lot longer to the people waiting in their cars to board the ferry that takes them across. On a recent Tuesday afternoon, traffic backed up on both sides of the channel,...
Washington energy choice initiative supporters turn in 431,000 voter signatures
(The Center Square) – Backers of Initiative 2066 turned in more than 431,000 signatures Tuesday afternoon to the Secretary of State’s Office in Tumwater with the hope of getting the measure to protect energy choices like natural gas and propane on this November’s ballot. The Building Industry Association of Washington, Let’s Go Washington and other partners held two news […]
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